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Learn Hiragana: はひふへほ (Day 6) – Japanese from 0 to 100

2026-04-13100-Day Kind Japanese ChallengeKind Japanese

🌏 Japanese from 0 to 100 — Day 6

Learn Hiragana: HA HI FU HE HO (はひふへほ)

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🔤 Today’s Characters

Hiragana

Reading

Sound

ha

like “hah”

hi

like “hee”

fu

like “hoo” (soft “f”)

he

like “heh”

ho

like “hoh”

👉 These are part of the Ha-row in hiragana.

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🔊 Pronunciation Tips

は = clear “ha” sound

ひ = light “hee” (soft, not strong)

ふ = between “hu” and “fu” (blow air softly)

へ = relaxed “heh”

ほ = round “hoh”

👉 ふ is special — it’s softer than English “fu”.

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✍️ How to Write (Stroke Order)

Writing correctly helps you remember faster.

👉 Tips:

• Follow the correct stroke order

• Write slowly

• Practice multiple times

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📝 Example Words

* はな (hana) = flower / nose

* ひと (hito) = person

* ふね (fune) = ship

* へや (heya) = room

* ほし (hoshi) = star

👉 Try reading them out loud.

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❌ Common Mistakes

• Pronouncing ふ like strong “fu”

• Mixing は and ほ

• Confusing ひ with い

👉 Keep sounds soft and shapes clear.

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📚 Learn Faster

• Write each character 10 times

• Say the sound out loud

• Review daily

• Use flashcards

👉 Consistency is key.

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🎯 Practice

Read aloud:

👉 は ひ ふ へ ほ

👉 はな / ひと / ほし

Repeat at least 5 times.

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🧪 Mini Quiz

What is the reading?

ふ = ?

へ = ?

👉 Answers: fu, he

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🚀 Next Lesson

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